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Ubuntu Vancouver Monthly Meeting

*Join us for our fourth regular meeting.*

Day: Thursday, 8 May, 2008pm

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Free Geek, 1820 Pandora Street. Please enter by the back door, off the alley.

Join the conversation:

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Free Geek was proud to hold the Vancouver Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron release party. It is no secret now that computer recycling and free and open source hardware go hand in hand. Linux is one reason we can keep older hardware alive and working well. Hardy Heron is a great edition to the every growing story of Ubuntu. We see a steady stream of people fed up with Vista and wanting more control over their hardware.

Above - The Ubuntu community grows! Having fun at Free Geek, learning and laughing.

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Location(s)

Ubuntu Vancouver Meeting
(Our first one, yoo hoo!)

*When*: April 10, 2008 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

*Where*: Free Geek (back door) [directions]

*Agenda*:

Thank you all! Please feel free to forward this announcement to anyone you feel would be interested in joining Ubuntu Vancouver and may not have already seen it.

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This week's topic: Open (General Clinic): Join us for a night of skill-sharing, problem-solving and education.

All are welcome! Beginners ok & skilled volunteers welcome! Free or by donation. We address free & open source software/hardware issues only.

Please note: Entry via back door. Indoor bike parking. Unfortunately our new location is not wheelchair accessible yet. We appreciate your patience while we work to change this; call us with concerns: 604-879-4335.

Want to try free & open source software? Find out how to install Linux on your computer? Or have a more complex question...? These evenings are first come, first serve. Drop in & write your name/question on the whiteboard; someone will come find you and lend a hand.

Linux Clinics are where we assist folks who have Linux issues, hardware problems, or who are just plain curious. If you want to see what Linux is all about, or try the Ubuntu operating system, you're welcome to drop by!

If you are already running a distribution of Linux, you might consider bringing your box down, so we can work together to solve your difficulties.

**CAN YOU HELP? We're always in need of extra helpers with skills and patience! Particular areas in demand: Linux & wireless, Ubuntu installs, hardware issues. Feel free to drop by and let us know you're here to help.

Free and open source software offers community-oriented, nutritious and delicious alternatives. Join us for Windowsless Wednesdays & learn how to set your computer free!

Check back here for updates, or join our announcement mailing list to stay posted about upcoming events!

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Free Geek presents:

AN INTRODUCTION TO UBUNTU LINUX!

• DATE: Thursday, February 7th
• TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
• LOCATION: 1820 Pandora St. (back door) [MAP]
• COST: Free! (Donations welcome)

Looking for a free & friendly community-based alternative to Windows, Mac os x and Co.?

Or are you a new Ubuntu Linux user?

Curious about Ubuntu and Linux in general?

This Thursday, come for a free presentation/workshop on the basics of Ubuntu Linux! The following topics and more will be covered:

• Startup and shutdown
• A tour of the desktop
• Internet access (Web, email, instant messenger)
• Commonly used applications (Office, photos, video, music)
• Finding and installing the software you need
• How not to get lost in the file system
• How to find more help... ahhhh!

Bring your questions and your curiosity, as we explore Ubuntu together!

What is Ubuntu?

Description of desktop edition

By the way, you don't need to bring a computer; this will have a presentation/discussion format :)

Thanks to a generous donation from the folks at Massive Events, Free Geek was able to have a booth at this year's Massive Technology Show.

We spent the day talking to people about Free Geek's aims, programs and ethical approach to computer recycling. We displayed a volunteer-built "GEEK BOX" demo computer running Ubuntu. Visitors were welcome to try it, and experience a typical example of a computer available for adoption by volunteers. Much of the imagery at our booth related to computer dumping sites in China and Nigeria. Many people were surprised to learn what happens to computer waste, and interested in getting involved with our organisation or donating hardware.

We were given six days to make a professional looking booth. It took no time for everyone to pull together and make it happen. Big thanks go to: Sarah S. for crafting our dramatic Free Geek banner; B.A.N. for permission to use their striking photos of overseas e-waste processing; Greenscape Silk Design for providing the apple blossom trees and greenery; Ian & DomBlue for assisting with printing; NAPA Auto Parts for donating our display board.

Free Geekers Joe, Gerald, Simeon, Ifny and David took care of the booth, and Rusty helped encourage people to visit us. It was truly a community effort!